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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Unique Trail Lanzarote is a trail running event in the north of Lanzarote, starting in Órzola near the Mirador del Río, across the volcanic landscapes and the sands of El Jable. Its 67 km ultra (which asks for a finished trail marathon) shares the weekend with a 46 km marathon, a 23 km race, the 12 km Manriqueña Starter and kids' races.
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20 weeks of specific training
Train time on your feet: back-to-back long runs, 6+ hour days and hiking with poles.
Add two short strength sessions a week (legs, hips and core): they protect you on the descents.
See the week-by-week training planAim for 60–90 g of carbs per hour, mix gels with real food and plan what you will eat at each aid station.
Technical terrain: train on rocky trails and steep descents, and wear shoes with grip and protection.
Coastal course: expect wind, sun and sand, and train on similar terrain.
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Unique Trail Lanzarote 2026 takes place in Órzola, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain: October 17, 2026. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.
Unique Trail Lanzarote takes place in Órzola, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. There are 4 other trail races within 250 km, shown on the map, if you want to combine them in one trip.
Unique Trail Lanzarote has 4 distances: 12K, 23K, 46K, and 67K. The longest is the 67K.
No: Unique Trail Lanzarote is an independent race, not part of a circuit such as the UTMB World Series or the Golden Trail Series.
For the 67K, plan around 20 weeks of specific training if you already run regularly. For the 12K, about 8 weeks are enough. Build up long runs with climbing and add two short strength sessions a week.
It is a technical mountain race: expect rocky trails and steep descents, so train on similar terrain. It runs along the coast: expect wind and sun.
For its technical terrain, choose shoes with deep lugs and good protection and enough cushioning for the distance. Good options: Hoka Mafate 5, Nike ACG Zegama Trail, and Altra Olympus 7. You will find them, and the rest of the gear, in “How to prepare” below.
Registration is on the official website (web.rockthesport.com). Popular races sell out, so check the dates early, and mark it as “I want to register” at the top of this page to keep it in your races.
Look for accommodation in or near Órzola. The accommodation map on this page shows hotels and apartments around the race, with prices for your dates.
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